A gawky, dreamy boy, Hans Christian Andersen grew up to become a profoundly imaginative writer and storyteller who revolutionized literature for children. Andersen gave us the now standard
versions of some traditional folk tales as well as original stories that have enchanted generations of readers. To commemorate the bicentennial of his birth, Viking will publish a new
translation of thirty of his extraordinary tales, illustrated with Andersen`s own paper cuts. From the exuberant early stories such as ”The Tinderbox” and ”The Emperor`s New Clothes” through
poignant masterpieces such as ”The Little Mermaid” and ”The Ugly Duckling,” to darker, more subversive later tales written for adults, the stories here are endlessly experimental, humorous and
irreverent, sorrowful and strange. Tiina Nunnally`s sparkling new translation captures-for the first time in English-the vibrancy of Andersen`s voice. Compiled by Andersen`s biographer Jackie
Wullschlager, who also contributes notes and a captivating introduction, this volume will be a major literary event that will dazzle readers young and old.
